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Students will have a clear idea of strategic management process and principals of strategic thinking. They will be made familiar with analytical tools intended for strategic analysis of external and internal factors. Students will learn the methodology of formulation of strategy based on hierarchical strategy structure - corporate, business and functional strategy. Students will also learn the methods applied for selection, realization and evaluation of strategy.

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of methods used in planning, organizing, stimulation and control. They have to understand basic function of company. Knowledge of basic marketing methods is required.

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The course contains lectures that explain basic principles, problems and methodology of the discipline, and exercises that promote the practical knowledge of the subject presented in the lectures.

Evaluation of the course consists of two parts - the processing of the project dealing with the case study and exam written test. The submission of case studies is also a condition for granting credit. Scoring of each components is as follows:
Case study is evaluated a maximum of 40 points according to the level of processing. In case study, students solve one of three variants of case studies. The study addresses the strategic aspects of the behavior of individual firms in those sectors. It can also focuses on strategic analysis and design of business strategy formulation and execution of the company. The study is composed in the form of questions that must be answered. Students have to hand over a written study in the form of x.doc, x.ppt or x.pdf.
The final test will have 20 questions with optional answers and two open questions. There will be only one correct answer for questions with optional answers. The correct answer is evaluated by 2 points, wrong answer -1 point and no response 0 points. Open questions are evaluated each max. 10 points. The maximum score for the test is 60 points. The test takes the form of "open book".
The maximum number of points, at 100% fulfillment of the two conditions, is 100. The final classification is based on the number of points and is in line with ECTS. Students have to obtain at least 50 points to pass the course. In case of insufficient number of points, or the need to obtain a better assessment, students have the opportunity to use oral exam.

Description and characteristics of the process of strategic management.
Possible ways of making goals in the company, three levels of strategy, SBU.
The structure of the analytical procedures. General and specialization environment of the company.
Competition and competitive environment, competitive space.
Procedures for analysis of internal factors, source analysis, competitive advantage, basis competencies.
Strategy formulation, strategy hierarchy, Porter's generic strategies.
Diversification, the essence of acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and franchising, internationalization strategy.
Factors influencing the choice of strategies, methods of selection, implementation and evaluation strategy.
Strategic leadership, organizational aspects of the implementation strategy.
Alternative approaches to strategy formulation, strategic management specifics of various types of organizations

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The objective of the course is to make students familiar with the strategic management process in market and competitive environment. The course is focused on explanation of analytical tools and possibility of their application and on formulation of strategy and its realization.

The attendance at seminars is required. The attendance at the presentation exercise is compulsory. The attendance at lectures is recommended.

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